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Decorate Bookmarks for National Library Week!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rice Hall Mezzanine at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Craft generic:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Let's celebrate National Library Week with decorating your own wooden bookmark! 

Supplies will be provided!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Let's celebrate National Library Week with decorating your own wooden bookmark! 

Supplies will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Educational Reading with Vilenti Tulloch, Author of "Engage to Excel"

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Author Talk: Vilenti Tulloch will read from his recent book "Engage to Excel," while introducing new ideas about engaging middle school students and educators with concepts around...

Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Author Talk: Vilenti Tulloch will read from his recent book "Engage to Excel," while introducing new ideas about engaging middle school students and educators with concepts around belonging and trust

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Learn Tai Chi

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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Decorate Bookmarks for National Library Week!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Let's celebrate National Library Week with decorating your own book marks!

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Let's celebrate National Library Week with decorating your own book marks!

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

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A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples! Adults 18+.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples! Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

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Teen Paint & Sip

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a warm hot cocoa or tea. Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a warm hot cocoa or tea. Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

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Writers' Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Ward 6 Democratic Committee meeting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Join the Ward 6 Democratic Committee for their regular meeting. We'll be preparing for the convention and the upcoming races this year that will affect Ward 6. Speaker to be ann...

Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join the Ward 6 Democratic Committee for their regular meeting.

We'll be preparing for the convention and the upcoming races this year that will affect Ward 6. Speaker to be announced.

Join us!

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Teen RPG Group

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself as the hero in your favorite stories? Do you enjoy games that require you to tackle a problem as a group? Then, tabletop RPG may be for you!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself as the hero in your favorite stories? Do you enjoy games that require you to tackle a problem as a group? Then, tabletop RPG may be for you!

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Decorative Glasses

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Decorate a wine glass or beer mug using paint pens. Trace our pre-printed images and lettered phrases or create your own free-hand masterpiece. No previous art experience necessary!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a wine glass or beer mug using paint pens. Trace our pre-printed images and lettered phrases or create your own free-hand masterpiece. No previous art experience necessary!

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Psychic Fair

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as the crew from Groundlings of Florence Ma takes over our community room to provide their entertaining services, reading tarot, and other psychic fair activities. Registered patrons are guaranteed at least one reading of their choice.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as the crew from Groundlings of Florence Ma takes over our community room to provide their entertaining services, reading tarot, and other psychic fair activities. Registered patrons are guaranteed at least one reading of their choice.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

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Open Sew

All Day
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Code Builders 2.0

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

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Silent Book Club Junior

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

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Teen Writing Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

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Spice Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Retirement Income Planning

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Free financial literacy classes that are open to the public. NP #38-3844292

East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Free financial literacy classes that are open to the public.
NP #38-3844292

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Budding Bookworms:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.